Preeja Prabhakaran

Result-oriented Finance Professional with over 5 years of experience in Auditing, Finance Business Solutions, and Fund Accounting/Reconciliation. Experienced in client reporting, client interactions, financial statement verification, Accounts Payable analysis, and process documentation. Skilled in risk assessment, internal controls, SOP development, and supporting day-to-day finance operations. Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office. Immediately available to join.

Audit Executive - Cyveritas Risk Advisory Pvt Ltd

(2026-01 - 2026-08)

• Conduct internal audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of controls and business processes.
• Assist in planning and execution of audit engagements.
• Review financial statements, books of accounts, and supporting documents to verify accuracy and compliance with applicable standards.
• Identify control gaps, operational risks, and process inefficiencies, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Prepare audit working papers, reports, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders for data collection, issue resolution, and audit-related clarifications while supporting advisory and audit assignments.

Internal Audit assistant - ABC Customer services Pvt Ltd

(2024-06 - 2025-09)

Client: Jaleel Holdings (FMCG)

• Verified invoices, payment transactions, and accounting records to ensure accuracy and compliance with supporting documentation.
• Conducted detailed reviews of Accounts Payable processes, identifying discrepancies and ensuring timely resolution.
• Performed vendor reconciliations and identified exceptions to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assessed compliance with internal policies, accounting standards (IFRS/IAS), and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluated the efficiency and effectiveness of invoice processing, payment cycles, and vendor management procedures.
• Assessed internal controls within the AP function to identify risks, prevent errors and fraud, and strengthen compliance.
• Reviewed payment procedures and AP workflow to enhance operational efficiency and reduce processing delays.
• Prepared audit reports with findings, risk assessments, and recommendations, and collaborated with management to implement corrective actions.

Business Transformation Analyst(Finance) - Allianz Cornhill Pvt Ltd

(2016-05 - 2017-07)

Client: Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE Pvt Ltd

• Acted as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Accounts Payable, providing end-user support and resolving process-related issues.
• Conducted ICOFR reviews to identify control gaps, assess risks, and strengthen workflow and authorization controls.
• Monitored insurance and non-insurance payments, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.
• Consolidated global Accounts Receivable data and prepared management reports for senior leadership and board review.
• Supported finance transformation projects through Business Requirement Specifications (BRS), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and post-implementation support.
• Performed reconciliations across multiple systems (SAP FI, MIS, and Global Genius) and prepared MIS reports to ensure data accuracy.
• Developed SOP, facilitated onsite-to-offshore process transitions, and collaborated with global stakeholders to drive process standardization and operational efficiency.

Sr. Financial Analyst - HCL

(2013-09 - 2016-02)

Client: State Street HCL Pvt Ltd

• Performed daily cash, position, and share reconciliations for mutual fund portfolios, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Investigated and resolved reconciliation breaks by analyzing discrepancies between accounting and custody records.
• Prepared and delivered daily, weekly, and monthly exception reports and client reporting within established timelines.
• Researched and resolved complex transactions, including income events, corporate actions, failed trades, collateral, and inflation-linked bonds.
• Supported trade settlement activities by providing detailed research, analysis, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency, maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and train new team members on reconciliation processes and best practices.

Master of Business Administration - Financial Management & Human Recourses Management - SNT global Academy of Management Studies and Technology, Anna University (2013-07)

Bachelor of commerce with Computer Application - Commerce with Computer Application - Sree Narayana Guru College, Bharathiar University (2011-05)